The Real Madrid is immersed in a decisive stretch of the season, both in LaLiga, Copa, and the Champions League. However, beyond the field, the summer market is already starting to move in the offices. What's coming is not a simple tweak: the white club is preparing for a true restructuring in its defense... with names that have been an important part of the club leaving Santiago Bernabéu.
Florentino Pérez Prepares It: 3 Departures from Real Madrid
The Madrid locker room, known for its strength and the cohesion among all its players, will soon lose three figures who have represented different roles in the squad... but all with specific weight: leadership, experience, and commitment. Although not all have been undisputed starters, their presence has been key both on and off the field.
One of the most prominent names with bags packed is an established champion. We are talking about David Alaba. The Austrian, who arrived from Bayern as one of the great reinforcements of Ancelotti's project, suffered a serious injury that has kept him out of action for a long time. Although his quality remains unquestioned... it is considered that the time has come to look to the future and free up the highest economic salary: he is heading to Saudi Arabia.
But Alaba won't be the only one to say goodbye. A homegrown player will also leave. Lucas Vázquez, the eternal utility player on the wing, has completed his cycle after a decade defending the badge with unconditional dedication. His contract expires this summer and won't be renewed, in a move that opens space for the big signing of the next season: Alexander-Arnold.
The third name is Jesús Vallejo, whose story at Real Madrid has been marked by loans and his lack of continuity. Although he has been professional most of the time, Florentino has decided to close this chapter definitively. The Aragonese now seeks a new destination where he can rediscover his best version and have regular playing time. Everything points to him continuing in Spain, handling unexpected proposals like one from Rayo Vallecano.
Changes at Real Madrid
Real Madrid thus begins a new defensive transition, leaving behind very familiar faces and betting on a renewal that promises to make waves in the transfer market.
Florentino is clear that one of the mistakes this season has been sports planning. There are players who, for one reason or another, do not have the level to continue at Real Madrid. There are departures that are necessary, and an attempt will be made to revamp the project to continue competing at the highest level in the coming years.